Explore Learning & Development Specialist Jobs

Learning & Development (L&D) Specialists help organizations build employee skills, improve performance, and support career growth. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including senior-level roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Whether your expertise is in training, instructional design, learning technology, or talent development, discover positions that match your experience and goals.

What Does a Learning & Development Specialist Do?

L&D Specialists assess organizational learning needs and create, deliver, and evaluate programs that help employees succeed. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include designing courses and learning materials, facilitating workshops, managing learning platforms, measuring training outcomes, and partnering with leaders to connect development programs to business priorities.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for experience in adult learning, instructional design, facilitation, needs assessment, and program evaluation. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, analytics, and change management can also be valuable. Strong communication, project management, stakeholder partnership, and presentation skills help specialists deliver effective learning experiences across an organization.

Career Paths in Learning and Development

Learning & Development Specialists may advance into roles such as Senior L&D Specialist, Instructional Designer, Learning Program Manager, Talent Development Manager, or Director of Learning and Development. Career options vary by organization and may emphasize leadership development, compliance training, technical enablement, employee onboarding, or enterprise-wide learning strategy.

Find High-Paying L&D Opportunities on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and salary details, then focus your search on opportunities aligned with your background in learning strategy, training delivery, or instructional design.

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$110K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic partnerships in Creative Software Licensing. Drive growth through innovative deals, build relationships with developers, and shape the future of digital tools for...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Transform the training landscape by leading curriculum development, managing instructors, and enhancing adult education in the construction sector. Drive program success through strategic planning and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead R&D efforts in developing innovative sauces and beverages. Drive product discovery, formulation, and commercialization while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer education and satisfaction through expert training on ultrasound products. This hybrid role involves travel and collaboration with healthcare profess...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Elevate product discovery by leading data-driven insights that inform new solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex questions into actionable strategies, ensuring analyti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Execute a diverse range of auxiliary and summer programs, fostering community engagement and delivering enriching experiences for students, parents, and staff in a dynamic school environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $140K *

Empower the R&D organization by leading technology strategy, engineering execution, and team development across a diverse healthcare software portfolio, ensuring alignment with market needs and operat...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to orchestrating high-level protocol events and supporting senior leaders. You'll manage logistics, develop event products, and ensure seamless execution of meetings and c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$167K - $225K *

Pioneer advanced capabilities in autonomous software development, focusing on low-level C programming and reverse engineering for network devices. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance existing p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Transform educational data systems to optimize student achievement through strategic analysis, organization, and collaboration within a leadership team focused on seamless integration and effective im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance educational outcomes through comprehensive data analysis and system management. Lead the integration of technology in K-12 environments, fostering collaborative strategi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Design comprehensive e-learning solutions by conducting Training Needs Analysis and collaborating with SMEs to develop impactful instructional content and assessments, ensuring alignment with learner...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $118K *

Shape the future of aerospace testing by supporting advanced data acquisition systems. Collaborate with engineers and craft teams to ensure precision in instrumentation and system operations, driving...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Empower global health through innovative clinical research and evaluation. Collaborate with teams to enhance product safety and usability, ensuring effective health outcomes in low-resource settings w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that drives clinical research in global health, designing evaluation frameworks for AI tools in low-resource contexts. Lead on ensuring accuracy, safety, and real-world usability with a fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $230K *

Elevate organizational effectiveness by diagnosing needs and designing impactful interventions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance team dynamics and drive strategic alignment in a fast-paced environm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $230K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by diagnosing needs and designing impactful interventions. Collaborate with leadership to enhance team dynamics and drive strategic alignment in a fast-paced, hi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$61K - $123K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI integration by designing, delivering, and evaluating impactful learning solutions that enhance AI fluency and facilitate responsible adoption throughout the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing enterprise-level dashboards and reports using Tableau and Python. Collaborate with teams to support healthcare analytics, ensuring data quality, and participating in clo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving talent acquisition and people operations in a fast-paced, remote-centric environment. Lead initiatives that shape organizational culture and foster employee engagement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of healthcare by developing innovative full-stack products. Collaborate across teams to transform complex problems into simple solutions, integrating AI for improved efficiency and us...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$61K - $123K *

Transform the enterprise AI strategy by designing and delivering impactful learning solutions that enhance AI fluency and responsible adoption, ensuring alignment with business needs and evolving AI c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $123K *

Accelerate progress at developing AI learning solutions that enhance organizational fluency and responsible use across departments, ensuring alignment with business needs and driving effective impleme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $123K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative AI learning solutions that enhance fluency, boost operational efficiency, and promote responsible AI use within the organization, collaborating clo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Client Success operations by partnering with leadership to streamline processes, set strategic goals, and drive performance metrics, ultimately ensuring successful client...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Learning & Development Specialist do?question toggle

    A Learning & Development Specialist identifies employee learning needs and develops, delivers, or evaluates programs that build skills and improve workplace performance. Duties can include instructional design, training facilitation, LMS administration, and measuring program results.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Learning & Development Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek experience in training, adult learning, instructional design, or talent development. Knowledge of learning management systems, e-learning tools, program evaluation, and project management may also be useful.

  • How much do Learning & Development Specialist jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, seniority, location, and specialization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, so review individual listings for current salary information and role requirements.

  • What career paths can follow a Learning & Development Specialist role?question toggle

    With relevant experience, specialists may move into senior specialist, instructional design, learning program management, talent development leadership, or director-level roles. The best path depends on whether you specialize in areas such as leadership development, learning technology, or organizational strategy.

  • Where can I find Learning & Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Learning & Development Specialist listings and compare each role’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation.